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| Number of teams | 10 |
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| Matches played | 18 |
| Attendance | 293,965 (16,331 per match) |
| Points scored | 890 (49.44 per match) |
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The 2008 Rugby League World Cup featured the national teams (selected from twenty-four-man squads) of ten nations: Australia, England, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, France, Scotland, Ireland, Samoa, and Tonga.
Head Coach: Ricky Stuart ![]()
Assistant coaches: John Cartwright and Allan Langer
1 Replaced originally selected Brett Stewart and Justin Hodges who withdrew on 16 October.
2 Replaced originally selected Michael Crocker who withdrew due to injury on 9 October.
Head Coach: Tony Smith
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Asst. coach: Steve McNamara